Ingredients

• Chocolate cookie crumbs - 1 and ½ cups
• Unsalted butter - ⅓ cup, melted
• Semi-sweet chocolate - 8 ounces, chopped
• Heavy cream - 1 cup
• Granulated sugar - ¾ cup
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Eggs - 4 large
• Whipped cream - for topping
• Chocolate shavings - for garnish

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

2. 2.

   In a bowl, combine chocolate cookie crumbs and melted butter until well mixed.

3. 3.

   Press the mixture evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie pan to form the crust.

4. 4.

   Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.

5. 5.

   In a heatproof bowl, melt the semi-sweet chocolate over a pot of simmering water, stirring until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

6. 6.

   In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, then remove from heat.

7. 7.

   Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl, then gradually whisk in the warm cream mixture.

8. 8.

   Slowly add the melted chocolate to the egg mixture, whisking constantly until smooth.

9. 9.

   Pour the chocolate filling into the cooled crust.

10. 10.

    Bake the pie for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.

11. 11.

    Allow the pie to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

12. 12.

    Before serving, top with whipped cream and garnish with chocolate shavings.

Nutritional Facts